UK: Launch of ‘One in, one out’ people transfer scheme ― More crossings and deaths in the Channel ― Lawyers and NGOs call out threats from far-right ― NGOs urge government to stop scapegoating people on the move ― Government makes several migration and asylum-related policy announcements

UK: Launch of ‘One in, one out’ people transfer scheme ― More crossings and deaths in the Channel ― Lawyers and NGOs call out threats from far-right ― NGOs urge government to stop scapegoating people on the move ― Government makes several migration and asylum-related policy announcements

2nd October 2025 | News

The first transfers of people under the recent UK-France migration agreement have taken place. There have been a significant number of small boat crossings of the Channel in recent weeks as well as several deaths. A large group of lawyers and NGOs have said that they...
NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws

NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws

2nd October 2025 | News

An anti-migration protest has resulted in injuries to police officers and journalists, and an estimated € 90,000 of damage. The Netherlands has taken a step closer to establishing a “transit centre” for unsuccessful asylum applicants in Uganda. The caretaker...
EU MARITIME BORDERS: Several tragedies in the Mediterranean ― First footage of Libyan militiamen in brutal people smuggling operations ― Spanish Navy chief issues stark reminder about the Law of the Sea ― Fatal accident in the Aegean ― French police accused of causing deaths in Indian Ocean

EU MARITIME BORDERS: Several tragedies in the Mediterranean ― First footage of Libyan militiamen in brutal people smuggling operations ― Spanish Navy chief issues stark reminder about the Law of the Sea ― Fatal accident in the Aegean ― French police accused of causing deaths in Indian Ocean

25th September 2025 | News

There have been 1,288 registered deaths so far this year in the Mediterranean, including in a number of recent tragedies. A journalist has recorded footage of Libyan government-backed militiamen actively participating in people smuggling in the Mediterranean. The head...
BENELUX: 65th anniversary of Benelux Union ― Belgian legal expert makes recommendations for tighter migration rules in Europe ― Belgian minister defies court to refuse accommodation for family ― Eritrean refugees decry reception conditions in Luxembourg ― Dutch government promised to amend controversial asylum law ― Dutch refugee agency receives record fine for breaching capacity at reception centre ― First charter flight transports Syrians from Netherlands to their home country

BENELUX: 65th anniversary of Benelux Union ― Belgian legal expert makes recommendations for tighter migration rules in Europe ― Belgian minister defies court to refuse accommodation for family ― Eritrean refugees decry reception conditions in Luxembourg ― Dutch government promised to amend controversial asylum law ― Dutch refugee agency receives record fine for breaching capacity at reception centre ― First charter flight transports Syrians from Netherlands to their home country

18th September 2025 | News

The prime ministers of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have come together to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Benelux Union. The former president of the Belgian Constitutional Court has urged European governments to nominate more...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU and Egypt to hold first summit in October — Norway intervenes in investigation into Libyan Coast Guard attack on NGO ship — New abuse accusations levelled against Libyan Coast Guard — UN Special Rapporteur issues migration recommendations to Mauritania and EU — Italy and Türkiye strike migration deal

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU and Egypt to hold first summit in October — Norway intervenes in investigation into Libyan Coast Guard attack on NGO ship — New abuse accusations levelled against Libyan Coast Guard — UN Special Rapporteur issues migration recommendations to Mauritania and EU — Italy and Türkiye strike migration deal

18th September 2025 | News

The EU will host its first ever summit with Egypt on 22 October in Brussels. The Norwegian government has intervened in the ongoing investigation into the recent attack on an NGO search and rescue (SAR) ship. A SAR NGO has accused Libyan militiamen of throwing people...